A Matter of Life and Death

As a warm and unusual comedy, “A Matter of Life and Death” is a love story that blossoms not despite the weight of Hayat and Youssef’s flaws, but because of them. Quirky 29-year-old Hayat grapples with despair, feeling trapped by her overbearing aunts. Her only solace comes from mentoring a young boy, Adam, whose artistic talents she nurtures, and from an unusual bond with Dr. Yusuf, a doctor with a heart condition that hinders his emotional depth. As her connection with Yusuf deepens, Hayat finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him, with their shared existential struggles bringing them closer. As Hayat breaks free from her aunts’ control, she and Yusuf make a surprising choice to marry, symbolizing a fragile but hopeful step toward healing and connection for both of them.

Production Companies: Film Clinic, Front Row Productions, Al Arabia

• Original Title: مسألة حياة أو موت
• Genre(s): Comedy, Our Films - In Production